What is the poem about?
On your annotated poem, write the "so what" in ONE sentence! Brainstorm at least 3 appropriate tone words that pinpoint the tone.
Project Description:
With a PARTNER.... Research the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917. Obtain information from at least 1 PRIMARY source and 2 SECONDARY sources in order to develop an understanding of what happened, why it happened, and how it affected the people of Russia on both sides.
Complete the graphic organizer with information that will help you address the following project assignment:
How does an understanding of the Bolshevik Revolution help us understand Blok’s poem "The Twelve?” Use evidence from informational texts, as well as the poem itself. Create a short (6 slides) presentation presenting an original thesis statement and evidence and explanation that supports this thesis. You must use proper MLA citations and include a Works Cited slide. This will be embedded on your blog. (RL.9-10.6, RI.9.10.3, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9)
Today's Objectives
RL.9-10.6, RI.9.10.3, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9Anchor Text: "The Twelve" by Alexander Blok
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What is the poem about?On your annotated poem, write the "so what" in ONE sentence! Brainstorm at least 3 appropriate tone words that pinpoint the tone.
Project Description:
With a PARTNER.... Research the Bolshevik Revolution of October 1917. Obtain information from at least 1 PRIMARY source and 2 SECONDARY sources in order to develop an understanding of what happened, why it happened, and how it affected the people of Russia on both sides.Complete the graphic organizer with information that will help you address the following project assignment:
How does an understanding of the Bolshevik Revolution help us understand Blok’s poem "The Twelve?” Use evidence from informational texts, as well as the poem itself. Create a short (6 slides) presentation presenting an original thesis statement and evidence and explanation that supports this thesis. You must use proper MLA citations and include a Works Cited slide. This will be embedded on your blog. (RL.9-10.6, RI.9.10.3, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9)
The Slides....
You must have a minimum of 6 slides:- Title Slide
- Thesis - This thesis should answer your prompt!
- Point 1 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection.
- Point 2 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection.
- Point 3 - Include your point, evidence (poem and historical), and commentary on the historical connection.
- Works Cited
Click Here for a sample of this on your blog!Note- If you need more slides for your points, that's fine.
Helpful Links: MHS Library Database Page
Links for Primary Source Collections
Nice collection of links for the Russian Revolution
Sparticus Educational - Collection on Russian Revolution